Rusted off Leaf-Spring bracket
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Rusted off Leaf-Spring bracket
Can some one tell me where I can purchase a new bracket for the leaf-spring? Is this a part you can only get new from the Ford dealer or will most auto part stores carry it?
For a 1993 Ford Ranger
For a 1993 Ford Ranger
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Thanks for the replies... I called the dealer for pricingn on the bracket and shackle. They want just over $20 for each. Probably should do both sides while I'm at it.
Anything else worth changing while I'm in that area?
Anything else worth changing while I'm in that area?
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Had the same problem with 93 ranger. Bottom of truck was undercoated when new. It was a plastic type coating that in time trapped water in areas that rusted out. Gas straps, trans mount bracket, cab mounts, front bumper mounts,leaf spring shackles and mounts.
Took a grinder and cut off rivets and replaced them for $20-25 each. Fun stuff!
The one by the gas tank pushed a wire through hole in frame and wrapped the wire around the bolt and pulled the wire through the frame till the bolt came through. Only 3/4 " space from tank to frame.
Took a grinder and cut off rivets and replaced them for $20-25 each. Fun stuff!
The one by the gas tank pushed a wire through hole in frame and wrapped the wire around the bolt and pulled the wire through the frame till the bolt came through. Only 3/4 " space from tank to frame.
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just did mine on my 94. picture of old one in my gallery. I also replaced the rubber spring eye bushing and all the bolts w/ grade 8 hardware then used rubberized undercoating to help protect the new parts. I used a torch to burn the rivets out just be aware of the wires on the inside of the frame. Good luck
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I just did mine over the weekend....drivers side rear bracket and shackle.
$23-24 foir each piece. Just don't make the mistake and buy the nuts/bolts fromthe delaer($13 each for the long ones), get them at the local hardware store($2-3 each). :-)
$23-24 foir each piece. Just don't make the mistake and buy the nuts/bolts fromthe delaer($13 each for the long ones), get them at the local hardware store($2-3 each). :-)
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